35122 Repair artery rupture belly
Also known as: abdominal aorta rupture repair, belly artery rupture repair
Repair of traumatic rupture of the abdominal aorta or abdominal wall artery with restoration of hemostasis.
In Plain Language
Repairing a torn belly artery; Fixing a ruptured main abdominal blood vessel
Clinical Context
Emergency surgical intervention for ruptured abdominal aorta or major abdominal arteries with acute hemorrhagic shock. Extremely high mortality rate; requires immediate surgical restoration of vascular continuity and hemostasis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 36.94 |
| Total RVU | 36.94 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 36.94, this code ranks in the 96th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.6x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35122?
CPT 35122 (Repair artery rupture belly) is a Surgery code. Repair of traumatic rupture of the abdominal aorta or abdominal wall artery with restoration of hemostasis.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35122?
The work RVU for CPT 35122 is 36.94. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 35122 used?
Emergency surgical intervention for ruptured abdominal aorta or major abdominal arteries with acute hemorrhagic shock. Extremely high mortality rate; requires immediate surgical restoration of vascular continuity and hemostasis.
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